جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jacqueline Hannamمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Soil Science
• Pedology
• Digital Agriculture
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Jacqueline Hannam is a leading academic in soil science at Cranfield University, where she holds the position of Professor of Pedology within the Cranfield Environment Centre, part of the School of Water, Energy and Environment. She leads the Soil Informatics group and the LandIS team, which manages the national soil data for England and Wales. She is President of the British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) and a member of Natural England’s Science Advisory Committee. Her work bridges science, policy, and public engagement, with extensive collaboration with Defra, Welsh Government, NERC, and international bodies. Her research expertise lies in digital agriculture, soil informatics, soil health, land use for net zero, and soil policy . She integrates machine learning with soil spectroscopy and citizen science to develop predictive models for sustainable land management. Her work has directly informed national policies, including co-developing Wales’ new soil policy during a 24-month secondment. She is a passionate science communicator, featured on BBC, Sky News, and founder of Soapbox Science Milton Keynes. Her recent publications focus on soil health indicators, climate impacts on agricultural land capability, precision nutrient management, and transdisciplinary soil science. She actively supervises PhD students in areas such as regenerative agriculture, soil carbon stability, and digital soil mapping. Her research is funded by NERC, ESRC, Defra, and the EU, and she contributes to major initiatives like the Land-Use for Net Zero Hub and the Soil Health and Carbon Dynamics Topic Advisory Group. Scientific Awards and Recognition: President, British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) Member, Natural England Science Advisory Committee (NESAC) NERC Panel Member She mentors several PhD researchers and collaborates with institutions like NIAB, BGS, University of Reading, and Syngenta. Her policy-relevant research emphasizes co-production with stakeholders. She is also involved in art-science projects, including the ‘Sensing Soil’ initiative with Goldsmiths and hosting artists at the National Soil Archive. Her outreach and interdisciplinary approach highlight her commitment to making soil science accessible and impactful.

Tara Mehtaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار بالینی

• Clinical Psychology
• Child and Youth Mental Health
• Disparities in Mental Health Access
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tara Mehta is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology and Director of Psychology Training at the Institute for Juvenile Research, affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). She leads the ACCESS for Mental Health research lab, focusing on reducing ethnic minority disparities in child mental health access through community-based collaborative research and workforce development. Her work emphasizes leveraging natural resources in schools and after-school settings, activating paraprofessionals, and enhancing organizational factors to sustain effective practices. She collaborates with Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Park District, and community mental health centers. Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology, UIC Director of Psychology Training, Institute for Juvenile Research Core faculty, UIC Center for Clinical and Translational Science Her research interests center on ecological public health models, mental health services research, and Asian American mental health. She has secured significant grants, including a 5-year NIMH R01, and leads projects like Building multi-level support for recreational staff and Patient Navigators for Children's Mental Health . Key themes in her recent publications include implementation science, ADHD intervention through physical activity, and trauma-informed care in hospitals. Her awards include Fellow status in APA and SCCAP. She is actively recruiting doctoral students for Fall 2024 admissions. Community-Based Research Dissemination & Implementation Science Workforce Development Paraprofessional-Led Services Scientific awards include: Fellow, American Psychological Association (2024) Fellow, Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (SCCAP) (2024) Dr. Mehta’s lab, ACCESS for Mental Health, partners with Urban Initiatives, Chicago Park District, and social service agencies to implement programs like Leaders @ Play and Project BUILT. Her grants focus on NIMH-funded studies examining mental health navigation and virtual professional learning communities.

• Ecology
• Statistics
• Species Distribution Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert Brian O'Hara is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at NTNU. His research focuses on the intersection of ecology and statistics, particularly developing models to analyze species distributions and dynamics. He leads a research group addressing challenges in biodiversity monitoring, including citizen science data integration and statistical tool development. Current projects include the GreenPlan initiative for land-use impact modeling and the Transforming Citizen Science for Biodiversity project. His work emphasizes integrating diverse data sources (e.g., observational, experimental, citizen science) to improve model accuracy. Notable contributions include the PointedSDMs R package for species distribution modeling and collaborations on projects like the gllvm package for model-based ordination. He supervises PhD students Kwaku Peprah Adjei, Philip Stanley Mostert, and Ron Tuganov, whose research spans data integration, statistical tools, and ecological modeling. Key themes in his publications include niche overlap prediction, climate-driven ecosystem shifts, and methodological advancements in ecological statistics. His research aims to bridge gaps between statistical rigor and ecological complexity to inform conservation and policy decisions.

Andrew Vowlesمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Ecological Engineering
• Freshwater Ecology
• Ecohydraulics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Andrew Vowles is a Senior Research Fellow within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Southampton. His work focuses on mitigating anthropogenic impacts on freshwater environments through interdisciplinary research combining biology, ecology, and hydraulic engineering principles. Research Interests: Ecological Engineering, Freshwater Ecology, Ecohydraulics, Animal Behaviour, Fish Passage Key Collaborations: Professor Paul Kemp, Devon Wildlife Trust, Royal Academy of Engineering Notable Grants: Fisheries Society of the British Isles Small Research Grant, Royal Academy of Engineering sponsorship His research examines fish behavior in response to hydrodynamic conditions, light pollution, and river infrastructure. Current projects include modeling fish populations in tropical hydropower-regulated rivers and studying beaver dam impacts on Southern English fish communities. Recent publications highlight his work on ecohydraulic fish passage criteria, gravel augmentation for chalk stream restoration, and visual cue responses in rheophilic fish species. He also contributes to teaching freshwater ecosystems and environmental impact assessment at the university.

Heather Hinesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Entomology
• Biodiversity Conservation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Heather Hines is a Professor of Biology and Entomology at Pennsylvania State University, affiliated with the Department of Biology and the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences. She holds a B.A. from the University of Iowa, and M.S. and Ph.D. in Entomology from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Her postdoctoral training was at North Carolina State University in Genetics (2008-2012). Her research focuses on insect evolution, diversity, and conservation, particularly in bees and wasps. Key areas include evolutionary genetics of mimicry, plant-pollinator coevolution, social strategies in bumble bees, and biodiversity conservation. Her lab integrates molecular biology, genomics, and ecological approaches to study these topics. Notable projects include investigating gall formation in wasps, the role of floral chemistry in pollinator preferences, and the genetic basis of mimicry in bumble bees. The Hines Lab also explores bee pathogen dynamics, landscape factors affecting bumble bee health, and optimizing forage through dietary studies. Education: B.A., Biology/Anthropology, University of Iowa, 2001 M.S., Entomology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2004 Ph.D., Entomology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2008 Lab and Teams: Hines Lab (Penn State) studies bee/wasp evolution and conservation, with a focus on genomics and ecological interactions. Her work bridges molecular and ecological scales, addressing global challenges like species decline and climate adaptation.

Tina Sadaranganiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Gerontology
• Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (AD/ADRD)
• Family Caregiving
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Tina Sadarangani is an Assistant Professor at NYU Meyers College of Nursing, where she leads innovative research at the intersection of gerontology, health equity, and aging technology. As an NIH-funded clinician scientist and board-certified adult and geriatric nurse practitioner, she is dedicated to improving care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their families, particularly underserved and immigrant populations. Education: PhD (New York University), MS (University of Pennsylvania), BSN (New York University), BA (Georgetown University) Specialties: Gerontology, Health Policy, Chronic Disease, Immigrant Health, Vulnerable Populations, Health Services Research Her research focuses on adult day services as platforms for chronic disease management, caregiver support, and nutrition in diverse aging populations. She is the creator of CareMobiTM , an award-winning mobile app that enhances communication among family caregivers, healthcare providers, and adult day centers, and The Enlightened Caregiver , a social media movement empowering families to advocate for optimal care. Prof. Sadarangani’s recent publications reveal a strong trend toward addressing systemic disparities in dementia care, leveraging technology for care coordination, and strengthening community-based long-term care models. Her work emphasizes person-centered outcomes, language access, and data-driven policy solutions to improve care for ethnically diverse older adults. Scientific Awards & Recognitions: Fellow, American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) Fellow, Gerontological Society of America (FGSA) Fellow, New York Academy of Medicine Rising Star Award, National Institute on Aging & American Geriatrics Society (2025) NYU Meyers Dean’s Excellence in Research Award (2025) Gold Medal, McKnight’s Long-term Care Technology Awards (2024) UBS x Luminary Fellow for Women of Color Founders (2024) Judge’s Award, National Institute on Aging Start-up Challenge (2023) She has secured significant NIH funding and leads active projects including DRF TAC: The CareMobi App and Measuring What Matters in adult day services. Her research is widely published in top journals such as American Journal of Public Health and Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association , and she is frequently featured in major media outlets including The New York Times , Associated Press , and US News & World Report . Prof. Sadarangani is actively involved in national collaborations with the National Adult Day Services Association and the California Association of Adult Day Services. She mentors students and is accepting PhD candidates. Her lab serves as a hub for innovation in age-tech and community-partnered research, with future work focused on scaling CareMobi, improving data systems in long-term care, and advancing health equity through policy and technology.

• Environmental Management
• Remote Sensing
• Geospatial Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrzej Brandyk is a Lecturer at the Department of Environmental Management and Remote Sensing, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW). He holds a Doctor of Engineering degree and contributes to academic and research activities within the domain of environmental monitoring and geospatial technologies. Research Interests: His work centers on environmental management and remote sensing, with applications in sustainable development and natural resource monitoring. These fields involve the integration of satellite data, geographic information systems (GIS), and environmental modeling to support decision-making in ecological planning and land use management. The absence of publication data prevents detailed analysis of article trends; however, his departmental affiliation suggests strong engagement with environmental informatics and spatial analysis methodologies. Scientific Awards: No awards or honors are mentioned in the available text. Advising and Grants: There is no information available regarding student supervision or grant funding activities. Labs and Research Teams: No specific laboratories, research groups, or collaborative teams are referenced in the provided profile.

Chuck Bargeronمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Invasive Species Management
• Ecosystem Health
• Environmental Informatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chuck Bargeron is a Senior Public Service Associate and Researcher at the University of Georgia's Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. He directs the Center for Invasive Species & Ecosystem Health, focusing on invasive species management, information technology, and early detection systems like EDDMapS. His work includes developing Bugwood Images and over 100 smartphone apps for ecological monitoring. Education: Associate of Science in Computer Science, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Georgia Southern University Master of Science in Computer Science, Georgia Southwestern State University Research Interests: Invasive species informatics, spatial data analysis, citizen science integration, and technology-driven solutions for ecosystem health. He emphasizes tools like EDDMapS, which aggregates over 8 million invasive species records from 40,000 contributors. Grants & Funding: Secured over $4.2M in grants since 2010 for projects like EDDMapS and smartphone app development. Labs/Teams: Leads the Outreach Faculty Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health, collaborating with federal agencies like the USDA Forest Service and National Park Service.

Larry J. Weberمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hydraulic Engineering
• Flood Modeling
• River Restoration
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Larry J. Weber is the Edwin B. Green Chair in Hydraulics and Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Iowa's College of Engineering. He serves as Director of IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering, Center for Hydrologic Development, and Interim Director of the Iowa Flood Center. His research focuses on hydraulic engineering, flood modeling, river restoration, and water quality management, integrating computational fluid dynamics and ecological data to address challenges in fish passage facilities, sediment transport, and nutrient dynamics in agricultural watersheds. Education: PhD (1993), MS (1990), and BS (1989) in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Iowa. Research interests include hydrodynamic modeling of large river systems, flood mitigation strategies, and the impact of agricultural practices on water quality. He leads projects like the Iowa Watersheds Project and developed the Iowa Flood Information System (IFIS), a real-time flood forecasting platform. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to environmental resilience and policy-driven solutions for water resource sustainability. Key contributions include advancing hydraulic design of fish passage facilities, quantifying phosphorus budgets in river systems, and evaluating the efficacy of distributed flood mitigation structures. He collaborates with federal and state agencies to translate scientific insights into actionable flood management policies.

• Ecological Modeling
• Hierarchical Bayesian Models
• Soil Respiration
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kiona Ogle is a Professor in the School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems at Northern Arizona University. Her interdisciplinary research bridges ecology, statistics, and computational modeling, focusing on ecosystem responses to environmental change. Her research interests center on ecological modeling, particularly using hierarchical Bayesian methods to understand soil respiration, tree growth, soil moisture dynamics, and climate change impacts. She investigates how ecosystems respond to precipitation pulses, drought, and temperature shifts, integrating field data with advanced statistical frameworks. Her work emphasizes uncertainty quantification and data-model integration in ecohydrology and biogeochemistry. The recent articles highlight a consistent trend in applying Bayesian and meta-analytic approaches to ecological questions across diverse systems—from soil water content imputation to global analyses of plant responses to rainfall pulses. Her research spans forest ecology, riparian systems, and carbon cycling, often involving large-scale collaborations and open science practices. Kiona Ogle actively contributes to scientific data sharing, with multiple datasets published on platforms like Zenodo and Dryad, supporting reproducibility and collaborative research in environmental science.

• freshwater biodiversity
• data management
• data publication
• +۱۵ مورد دیگر

Astrid Schmidt-Kloiber is a researcher at the Institute of Hydrobiology and Aquatic Ecosystem Management, Department of Ecosystem Management, Climate and Biodiversity, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). She holds a Dipl.-Ing. and Dr. degree and is actively engaged in freshwater biodiversity, data management, and ecological assessment research. Her work spans EU-funded projects, national initiatives, and international collaborations focused on biomonitoring, data publication, and science communication. Research Interests: Astrid Schmidt-Kloiber's research centers on freshwater biodiversity , benthic macroinvertebrates , ecological assessment , and data management . She is deeply involved in developing online platforms such as the Freshwater Information Platform and MERLIN Academy, promoting open data, trait-based ecology, and science communication. Her expertise includes statistical analysis, web design, and freshwater typology, supporting effective monitoring and policy development. Publication Trends: Her recent publications emphasize large-scale ecological trends in European rivers, data harmonization across trait databases, and the impacts of human activities like navigation and hydropower on freshwater ecosystems. She contributes to global biodiversity assessments and advocates for robust data infrastructures to support conservation and restoration efforts. Scientific Contributions: Lead and co-lead of multiple EU- and nationally funded research projects (e.g., FWF, European Commission, Austrian Federal Ministries). Key contributor to the development of the Freshwater Information Platform and data-sharing infrastructures. Active participant in international networks such as FreshwaterBON and GEO BON. Author of influential reports and policy briefs, including inputs to the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. Advising and Grants: While no direct student advisement is listed, she leads major research grants and coordinates large interdisciplinary teams. Her projects often involve collaboration with institutions across Europe and Africa, focusing on capacity building, data mobilization, and ecosystem restoration. She plays a central role in knowledge transfer to society through reports, workshops, and media engagement. Labs and Teams: She is a core member of the Institute of Hydrobiology and Aquatic Ecosystem Management at BOKU and leads or contributes to several research consortia, including MERLIN, AQUACROSS, and FreshwaterBON. Her work fosters integration between ecological research, data science, and policy implementation in freshwater systems.

• Evolutionary Research
• Population Genetics
• Biodiversity Research
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Univ.Prof. Harald Meimberg is a Professor at the Institute of Integrative Nature Conservation Research (DIÖ, BOKU University) with a focus on evolutionary genetics , population ecology , and biodiversity conservation . His career spans academic positions at Technical University Munich, CIBIO Portugal, Colorado State University, and UC Davis. University: University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) Academic Rank: Professor Location: Gregor-Mendel-Straße 33, 1180 Wien Meimberg's research explores interspecific gene flow , adaptive evolution , and conservation genomics , particularly in island flora like Micromeria (Canary Islands). He pioneered NGS-based microsatellite genotyping (SSR-GBS) for population structure analysis in plants and animals. His recent work (2022-2025) includes automated biodiversity assessment , insect population monitoring , and climate warming impacts on wild bees . Collaborative studies involve European mink conservation , Reteporella evolution , and Grapsidae dispersal patterns . Key methodological contributions: multilocus DNA barcoding , phylogenomic approaches , and metabarcoding for ecological studies. He has delivered over 30 invited presentations at international conferences (GfÖ, Island Biology) since 2014.

Christian Büningمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Dance and Movement Culture
• Digitalization in Sports Education
• Sports Informatics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christian Büning is a researcher at the Institute for Dance and Movement Culture at the German Sport University Cologne (DSHS). He is actively involved in research on digitalization in sports education, movement pedagogy, and the integration of technology in physical education. His work spans multiple interdisciplinary projects, particularly focusing on avatar-based visualization, AI in teaching, and blended learning in dance and sports contexts. Education: Diploma in Sports Science, German Sport University Cologne (2007–2012) B.Sc. in Psychology, FernUniversität in Hagen (2013–2016) His research interests include creativity assessment, cognitive inhibition, digital tools in education, and embodied learning. He explores how motion visualization and artificial intelligence can enhance teaching and learning in school and university sports settings. His work often involves collaborative, practice-oriented projects with educational and technological dimensions. The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward digital innovation in sports pedagogy, with a focus on avatar-supported systems, markerless motion capture, and AI-driven annotation tools. These works reflect a commitment to transforming traditional teaching methods through technology, especially in dance and physical education. Scientific Awards: 1. Platz für herausragende Hochschullehre 2019/20 (DSHS Teaching Prize, 2020) Fellowship für Innovationen in der digitalen Hochschullehre (2022) Nachwuchspreis der DSHS Köln für beste Dissertation (2025) Dr. Büning has been involved in multiple funded and self-initiated projects such as ComeSport, #vortanz, and Listen to Gym, often in collaboration with colleagues like Claudia Steinberg and Marco Grawunder. These projects emphasize innovation in teaching, digital competence, and interdisciplinary research. He also advises on educational design and participates in academic and artistic events, including guest lectures and performance curation. While no formal advisees are listed, his leadership in collaborative research suggests a mentoring role. He is associated with the Institute for Dance and Movement Culture and has previously worked in the Institute for Movement Therapy and Movement-Oriented Prevention and Rehabilitation. His projects often involve cross-institutional teams and digital learning environments, functioning as dynamic research and development labs focused on the future of sports education.

• Urban Aboriginal Issues
• Métis History and Contemporary Issues
• Trans-national Migration
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mike Evans is a Professor at the University of British Columbia Okanagan within the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and Department of Community, Culture and Global Studies . Holding a PhD and MA from McMaster University and a BA from University of Victoria , his work bridges Indigenous Knowledges with interdisciplinary research frameworks. Research focuses on Urban Aboriginal issues , Métis history , Indigenous methodologies , and regional food systems Key publication themes include: decolonizing research practices , Indigenous geospatial studies , and ecological cultural analysis He engages in community-based research across multiple domains: Island studies through ecological and cultural lenses Trans-national migration examining Tongan and Métis contexts Participatory action research with Indigenous communities

• Bioacoustics
• Bird Conservation
• Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Olaf Jahn is a Research Associate at the Museum of Natural History Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Research in Berlin, Germany. His work focuses on bioacoustic methods for biodiversity monitoring through the AMMOD project (Automated Multisensor Stations for Monitoring of Biodiversity) as part of Module 5: Automated Bioacoustic Monitoring. Research Focus: Bioacoustics, rapid detection of bird communities, ecological monitoring, and conservation biology Key Tools: Automated sound recognition systems, spectrogram analysis, temporal contextual integration algorithms His research spans tropical avian ecology in regions like Ecuador's Chocó forest while developing cutting-edge signal processing approaches for acoustic monitoring. Jahn's work bridges classical field biology with modern computational methods, creating robust tools for real-world biodiversity assessment. Through publications in journals like PLOS One, Applied Acoustics, and Expert Systems with Applications, he has advanced automated bird identification techniques using: Morphological filtering of spectrograms Temporal contextual information integration Direction of arrival estimation with microphone arrays Robust frame selection for audio parameterization Acoustic detection of endangered species